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How Five Days in Philly Changed Movie History Forever

On the 50th anniversary of Rocky, the never-before-told story of the crazed, chaotic, and clandestine filming of the city’s most famous movie.


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Opinion

Dear Josh Shapiro: Now That You Have the Votes, Here’s Our Wish List

Mac Mart owner Marti Liberman, whose business was targeted by the Boycott Ride in Philadelphia on Sunday, November 8th (photo courtesy Marti Lieberman/Mac Mart)
Q&A

Mac Mart Wasn’t Even Supposed to Be Open During the Philly Boycott Ride. Here’s Why It Was

Guides

14 New Books by Philly Authors to Add to Your TBR List

Latest Stories

News

The Oscars Will Never Be the Tonys

Not with Brett Ratner anyway

News

Liberty City Endorses Candidates

Did you vote today?

News

Gay Black Radio Show to Air

Stream it online starting Thursday

News

The Meaning of Life

Why do we take it all so seriously?

News

Kim Kardashian and Gay Marriage

If she can wed, why can’t everyone?

News

Worst Philly Job

In the 1700s: Mayor


Best of Philly 2026: Best Philadelphians

Best of Philly 2026: Best Philadelphians

Brainiac scientists. The city’s most fanatical fans. A Mister Softee aficionado who stole our hearts — and more of our favorite neighbors this year

The 25 Most Philly Athletes of All Time

The 25 Most Philly Athletes of All Time

This city has had a love affair with the pitchers, running backs, goalies, and point guards who have called it home. Here, we present our definitive ranking. Let the debates begin.


News

Morning Scoop: Smokin’ Joe’s Dead

Plus: Paterno’s press conference

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JoePa’s Only Human

What PSU students are saying

News

Q&A: Yael Lehmann

Speaking today at TEDxPhilly

News

People Dislike Michael Vick

Everyone act surprised

News

Transgender Exhibit to Open

Three artists interpret gender

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76 Other Ways Philly Changed the World

76 Other Ways Philly Changed the World

Sure, Philly gave America democracy. But, from bubble gum to the world’s first computer to life-saving medical breakthroughs, Philadelphia’s greatest export is actually our influence.

Our Petition Worked — Ona Judge Day Is Now Official

Our Petition Worked — Ona Judge Day Is Now Official

We launched a petition to urge the Mayor and City Council to make May 21st a day to honor the brave former slave who escaped from George Washington — because no one tells Philadelphia to keep the truth to ourselves.


News

Fans Offer Livers to Frazier

Ailing champ gets organ offers

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The Roots 101

Music and arts class offered in Philly

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Penn State, Catholic Church Scandals

Two communities that overlap

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Casino Parking Lot Legislation

Don’t leave your kids in the car

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